Mandatory Placement Requirements

To be eligible for placement as a Fitness and Health Promotion student, you must submit proof of Standard First Aid certification, CPR/AED level C, PRC, and complete immunizations (if required by the placement agency) through ParaMed and pay associated costs. ParaMed services are the third-party provider who collects all field placement documentation for the School of Wellness, Public Safety and Community Studies.

1. Field Placement Eligibility:

Field placements occur in first and second year of the program.

Field Placements require Health and Safety, WHMIS and OWHSA training prior to attending placements. Links to Algonquin College’s YOW portal will be available on the first day of classes. Students will access the training using their Algonquin College student ID. There are additional costs associated with training that should be anticipated by students which are not covered by tuition fees.

All students will be required to submit required training and clearance information to ParaMed before the end of level One. Clearance is valid for one calendar year. Depending on when you enter the program, you will be required to complete the second, shorter, clearance requirements before attending level 3 placement (fall intake students) or level 4 placement (winter intake students).

FAQ for Algonquin College Students

Placement Pass by ParaMed – Student User Guide

Field Pre-Placement Health Form

Field Pre-Placement Health Form Year 2

2. Police Records Check Documentation:

Though not an admission requirement, applicants must note important information listed below regarding Police Records Check program requirements.

Students must provide the College with a current Police Records Check(PRC) prior to the deadline identified by the department and students are responsible for any associated costs. If this documentation in not submitted on time, students may not be placed and registration in the program will be jeopardized. If you register in the program without a clear PRC and as a result are unable to participate in placement, you will not be able to graduate and will be asked to withdraw.